The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 2025
Merv
Directed by
Jessica Swale
When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway-only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog's broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.
The story
When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway-only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog's broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.
Cast
Zooey DeschanelAnna Finch
Charlie CoxRuss Owens
Ellyn JamesonJocelyn Bentley
Patricia HeatonMJ Owens
David HuntJack Owens
Chris ReddVice Principal Desmond
Jasmine MathewsRebekah
Victoria BladeCarly
Wynn EverettGaia
Jason BurkeySheriff Tom Bentley
Jake BerneFelix
Jordan CoxKen
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Andrea LaingDr. Bankert
Nancy TicotinSilver Vixen
Kelly TippensMrs. Mabachas
Michelle Mary SchaeferShowy Dog Mom
Kevin Patrick MurphyRobert
Joey SlotnickDr. Zubrovksy
Mykeia MyersDoga Teacher
Celina AcevedoBonnie
Audrey Lynn-MarieShauna
Kingston CarrollSoren
Summer LawrenceDoghouse Waitress
Elliott DixonWaiter in Trendy Restaurant
Candy McLellanBeach Bar Waitress
Bryan LopezClubhouse DJ
Blaque FowlerGeriatric Bartender
Faatimah Khadijah MuhammadTwin
Naasir Gibreel MuhammadTwin
Josie NorrisGracie
Lindsay KilgoreVet Assistant
Jessica SwaleIce Cream Lady
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